AI Rate Professor

Environmental Science

Roy Hobbs

EVNS105 · ENVSENVS · ENVS105 · BIO105 · MARINBIO · ENVS · ENVIO105 · ENV105 · ENVSBIO · ENVS105L · ENVS105F · 69 lifetime ratings

AI rating
70/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take him if , and study for exams, but if you need a very easy general education class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate LecturerTest HeavyAttendance MattersHelpful Outside ClassMixed Difficulty
  • Students consistently describe Hobbs as passionate and knowledgeable, but lecture engagement varies widely.
  • , and study guides more than homework.
  • Many students say the course is manageable with attendance and studying, but not a no-effort A.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic with , but the exam-heavy structure makes it risky for low-effort students.

Online evidence looks easier and more lenient, while and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The content is often basic environmental science, but , and focus demands make it feel harder for many students.

Online reviews call the course direct and simple, while hard lectures and tests.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

, but many students say missing lectures makes passing much harder.

Online , while in-person reviews repeatedly say class presence matters for exams.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

Most positive students recommend him for his passion and knowledge, but and lecture style limit broad appeal.

Online reviews are strongly recommended, while .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

52/100

but exam-centered, with some leniency online and little rescue if .

Format shift

and leniency, while in-person comments often describe .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Homework and reading are usually manageable, but studying notes, guides, and .

Format shift

Online workload is described as stress free, while but heavier on exam preparation.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many students find him passionate, knowledgeable, and helpful, though some find lectures boring, unclear, or .

Format shift

Online comments are consistently positive, while and confused students.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades are repeatedly described as based mainly on quizzes, tests, study guides, and a .

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and assignments, while and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

passion and help while others warn that exams and lectures can be hard or boring.

Main concern

and lecture dependence can punish students who lose focus or miss class.

What students said

“It's not easy. You have to work for it.”
ENVS105
“His exams are not easy, overall grade if you don't do well on the exams.”
ENVS105
“Effort equals an A in class.”
ENVS105

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are very positive and , and a lenient professor.

Main concern

One student still earned a C after not reviewing enough, so .

What students said

“This class was an easy course to pass.”
ENV105
“Professor Hobbs is lenient & understanding, will give more time for if needed.”
ENV105

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews show a standard to tough exam-heavy course where tests usually come from lectures, notes, and study guides, but .

QuizzesStudy GuidesTest HeavyFinal ExamLecture-Based Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Test HeavyStudy GuidesFinal ExamLecture-Based Exams
“Your grade will be based solely on 4 study guides you turn in and 4 exams plus 1 final.”
ENVS105F
“ only on tests scores.”
ENVS105

Online

Online reviews mention easy quizzes but do not clearly .

Easy QuizzesModule-Based Quizzes
“ as well.”
ENV105
“I would also do great in 1 quiz and not the .”
ENV105

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“It's not easy. You have to work for it. But he's amazing.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“ passionate about what he teaches. He taught me a lot”

📈 Grade Effort

62/100

“Effort equals an A in class.”

📝

45/100

“ only on tests scores.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Dr. Hobbs is an amazing teacher.
  • He is so passionate about the environment and sharing knowledge about his subject.
  • Lecture .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The easiest class ever.
  • It's not easy. You have to work for it.
  • if you think you want to score an easy A, with no interest in ENVS.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams

  • Everything on the tests is discussed in class.
  • if and do the study sets
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

69

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years give rich and consistent , and workload.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 531
4 out of 519
3 out of 59
2 out of 56
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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ENV1056 reviews
ENVS105F4 reviews
ENVS105L3 reviews
ENVS2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

3

A 3

B range

5

B 5

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1